About Us
Founded in 1989, Days End Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR) is a well-respected national rescue and rehabilitation facility sheltering 110 to 150 horses annually. All horses come through animal protection agencies from across Maryland and surrounding states.
After their rehabilitation, the horses are evaluated and provided the training needed to best prepare them for adoption. DEFHR utilizes principles of natural horsemanship in an effort to help each horse realize its full potential as an equine partner.
The mission of Days End Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR) is not only to rescue and rehabilitate suffering horses, but to prevent abuse and neglect through education and community outreach in the form of programs, internships, and online resources.
DEFHR’s successes are not possible without the hard work of many dedicated volunteers, who provide over 50,000 hours of service each year. DEFHR offers a wide range of volunteer opportunities for people of all ages and abilities.